what would you prefer a working wife or a mere housewife?

There is nothing mere about being a housewife. Its a full time career with no holiday breaks, no overtime pays and no day-offs. Anyway, I'd really prefer to be a working wife. Its not the money that's important but its the boost in self-worth I'll get.

Mere!!! I'm sure I just another one of those 'mere housewives' responding to your discussion but please don't ever say that again. Contrary to what some may believe there really isn't anything mere about being a housewife! I use to get payed as a business woman in retail management overseeing a 7+ million dollar grossing store responsible for 100 employees abuot a year ago. My day came with a lot of responsibilities and a ton of headaches. On top of dealing with Okay, okay, puting my claws down I gather you really didn't mean to say what came out. I see your side, you think your sister is waisting her talents and everyone wants the best for their siblings. If your sister doesn't want to stay home then she shouldn't. No one should be forced to do something they don't want. But don't blame her husbad for the views he's HAD, and I stress the had part. If this is the way he's always felt, now and before they were married your sister knew. However, if this is all of a sudden that he's changed his mind, well then another story and she should talk to him. He shouldn't expect her to change her views simply because she's married. With all that said, rights fair is never really what is! Marriage is about compromising and self sacrificing. You'll have to sacrifice your wants and desires every now and again and put your spouse ahead of yourself most of the time but you should never sacrifice your values. I feel you should always discuss your values with the person your about to marry before you marry. It will keep you from losing yourself when you need to sacrifice SELF for the person you love. Hope that answers your question! Thanx for the discussion